India Urges Public-Private Partnerships For State-Owned Pharma Units
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
FRANKFURT, Germany - Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd., one of India's oldest government-owned units, is shedding its staid image and extending expertise and facilities to other drug companies through potential collaborations or joint ventures. Established in 1961, IDPL was formed with a socialistic outlook of fulfilling medical needs for the poor population in India
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